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Add Border to Circle Image

Create stunning circular images with beautiful borders. Choose from solid colors, gold, silver, or gradient effects to make your profile pictures stand out.

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Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP

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Why Add a Border to Your Circle Image?

Adding a border to your circular cropped image can transform a simple photo into something truly eye-catching. Whether you're creating a profile picture that stands out in social media feeds, designing a professional avatar for your company website, or crafting circular logos with distinctive frames, borders add that extra layer of polish and personality.

Our free online circle border maker allows you to add beautiful borders to any circular image without complex software like Photoshop. Choose from solid colors like classic white and black, elegant metallic tones like gold and silver, vibrant colors to match your brand, or stunning gradient effects for a modern look. All processing happens directly in your browser, ensuring your photos remain completely private.

Border Tool Features

12 preset border colors including white, black, gold, silver, and gradients
Adjustable border width from 4px to 48px
Real-time preview as you adjust settings
Export as PNG (transparent) or JPG (white background)
High-resolution 1024x1024 output
100% browser-based processing for privacy

How to Add Border to Circle Image

1

Upload Your Image

Drag and drop your photo or click to browse. We support JPG, PNG, and WEBP formats.

2

Choose Your Border Style

Select from 12 border colors including gold, silver, gradient, and solid colors. Adjust the border width to your preference.

3

Position Your Image

Use zoom and drag to position your image perfectly within the circular frame. The border preview updates in real-time.

4

Download Your Image

Click download to save your circular image with border. Choose PNG for transparent background or JPG for white background.

Perfect for Every Occasion

Gold borders add a premium, luxurious feel perfect for professional headshots, wedding photos, or business profiles. Silver borders provide an elegant, modern aesthetic ideal for corporate avatars and sleek designs. Gradient borders create eye-catching effects that make your profile picture pop in crowded social media feeds.

Beyond profile pictures, bordered circular images work wonderfully for team member photos on company websites, testimonial sections, author bios, podcast cover art, and more. The added frame creates visual consistency and helps your images stand out against any background.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add a gold border to my circle image?

Upload your image, select the gold color from our border options, adjust the width to your liking, and download. The gold border adds an elegant, premium look perfect for professional profiles.

Can I create a gradient border for my profile picture?

Yes! We offer a beautiful purple-to-orange gradient option. This creates a modern, eye-catching effect that makes your circular image stand out on any platform.

What border width should I use?

It depends on your use case. For subtle accents, try 8-12px. For bold, statement borders, try 24-36px. Our real-time preview helps you find the perfect width.

Will the border quality be preserved when downloaded?

Absolutely. We export at 1024x1024 pixels regardless of your original image size, ensuring crisp, high-quality borders at any display size.

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